Mayor Jeff Genung and all six returning Town Councilors were officially sworn in last night at an inauguration ceremony.

Last night's ceremony opened with a prayer led by Councillor Krista Hunter from the Wesley First Nation and a number of special guests were in attendance including representatives from several bands of the Stoney Nakoda First Nation. 

Mayor Jeff Genung acknowledged the importance for Town Council to start this next term in the spirit of truth and reconciliation.

"I am especially pleased that this Council’s official first act will be to welcome and present a special gift to our region’s first nations representatives," stated Mayor Genung. "At this important time where Truth and Reconciliation is front of mind, the significant act of blessing this Council’s Oath of Office is imbued with great meaning to all of us. We will remember this day because of the dignity and grace brought to the occasion."

A virtual performance of  'O Canada' was sung by students from Cochrane High's Performing Arts Program. Members of Cochrane's RCMP Detachment presided over the event, witnessing the Oath of Office and Maryjane Beaver, an Elder from Wesley First Nation, offered the closing blessing. 

All returning council members were presented with a token of appreciation in recognition of their roles for the  2017-2021 term.

The 2021-2025 Cochrane Town Council includes Mayor Jeff Genung, Councillor Marni Fedeyko, Councillor Susan Flowers, Councillor Tara McFadden, Councillor Morgan Nagel, Councillor Alex Reed and Councillor Patrick Wilson.

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